Hello everyone! Let me start by saying Happy New Year to everyone! I wish you all love, happiness and prosperity!

I apologise for the quiet month. Both my boys were hospitalized and things were very difficult for us. But at least now we are all together home!

I also have some amazing news to share! I will be joining the Scrap around the world design team! This is a dream come true because I never thought I would see myself amongst such talented ladies! My layouts will be presented on the 15th of each month so I cant really show you anything yet. (or maybe a sneak peek???)

Karita has created such a soft board - a great way to slide into 2015!!

So ease yourself in gently with the beautiful chalky colours, metallics,

time-aged rust, old lace, clock images, Roman numerals, greenery,

romantic flowers, verdigris, distressed wood, ornate trimmings &

some food for thought with the quote about what to keep in your life

this year & what needs getting rid of...so many possibilities here!!

The Design Team are raring to go & ready to see what you have to show us!

This is what Karita has to tell you about herself..."Hello! My name is Karita Vainio &I'm from Finland. I´m a mother to 3 wonderful children, 2 grown up boys& a teenage girl, & wife to a kind & supportive man.My family is my inspiration for scrapbooking & I love to create layouts of our daily life. It is the best way to captureour memories. If you like to see my work, please visitmy blog HERE. You can find me on Pinterest, Instagram,Faceboook& YouTube too!! I´m looking forward to seeing how you are inspired by my mood board - have fun & I willbe visiting EACH of you enters this month!" KARITA

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This year we are wowing you with TEN merit-based prizes

each month as well as ONE random prize. 11 prizes!!

Believe me it was quite a feat to secure them but I did it!!!

WE ARE ALWAYS ON THE LOOKOUT FOR

FOLLOWERS/FACEBOOK/COMPETITION PRIZES

so anyone looking to promote their products please get in touch with us via our Scrap Around The WorldFacebook page.

All our prizes always include international shipping!

Not only that, but we also offer a Guest Designer Position to our

winner each month too, which comes with plenty of exposure

in your own special post as well as an exclusive badge.

Please remember that in order to be eligible for our random prize each

Mixed Media Place is a treasure chest of different media for creative minds,

carrying a wide variety of embellishments & tools to get your projects going.

The world of mixed media is a place of limitless possibilities - we are hereto help you to spread your wings & fly! Find our blog HERE, LIKE us onFacebook HERE, follow our boards on Pinterest HERE & do your shopping HERE!

Scraps of Darkness & Scraps of Elegance are monthly scrapbook kit clubsthat cater to scrapbookers who are looking for an alternative to what other kit clubs offer. Our kits are designed for artists who wish to take scrapbookingto a level beyond. We strive to include the latest & greatest items on the marketthat will enable you to create not "just a layout", but a work of art. Visit our blog HERE,our Store HERE & sign up for our kits HERE & HERE!

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